The Academic English Language Communication (AELC) Course is an exciting and interactive course focusing on further developing and enhancing students’ English language communication skills critical to their scientific studies, research, and professional development.
AELC FAQ
Yes, this is a university requirement and MUST be completed during the first semester of a student’s arrival on campus.
Contact the Admissions Office team: admissionsteam@kaust.edu.sa
Yes, this can be done at any time before the start of your second semester in your first calendar year by providing evidence of an IELTS 7.0/TOEFL 91 score or greater (or its equivalent on any KAUST accepted admissions English language test). You must provide a valid test certificate of one of these accepted English language tests to Admissions and the Office of the Registrar.
No, this has to be done by yourself through an external, official testing center or online provider.
Yes, you are assessed by varied course language assignments. No external language testing (IELTS/TOEFL etc) is required.
If your course attendance, participation and progress have been satisfactory, you will be given opportunity to improve upon and resubmit your assignments. If this has not been adequate, you may be required to resit the course over the following semester.
Running in both the Fall and Spring semester, this semester-long course MUST be completed during the first semester of a student’s arrival on campus. You are strongly encouraged to do so in order to gain the maximum language and communication benefit for your studies. If this is not possible and you would like to complete the course in the following semester, please discuss this option with your GPC/GPSA by the course add/drop date to ensure you maintain full-time registration.
The fall/spring semester course involves 2 x 1.5 hour classes (3 hours in total) per week, with students required to attend all sessions.
You need to check the KAUST Student Course Catalog to sign up for the ENG 100 course which corresponds to your preferred group/class time. Your GPC will have received notification of your English course requirement from Admissions prior to the start of the semester. Your GPC will liaise with you regarding your English course requirement and course sign-up.
Contact the English Language and Communication Program team: elcp@kaust.edu.sa